Photphosphorylation is

Photphosphorylation Is Biology Question

Photphosphorylation is

Options

(a) synthesis of ATP in presence of light
(b) breakdown of ATP to give energy
(c) photolysis of water
(d) synthesis of starch

Correct Answer:

synthesis of ATP in presence of light

Explanation:

In photosphosphorylation, synthesis of ATP is the light driven or light energised process. It was discovered by Arnon et al in 1954. It is of two main types: cycle and non cyclic. In cyclic photophosphorylation PSI takes part and only ATP be formed. In non-cyclic PSI and PSII both take part in which ATP and NADPH₂ formed.

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Topics: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants (153)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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